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Find special needs adult care in Cambridge, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Cambridge, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Cambridge, MA

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Asiimwe Z.


Cambridge, MA

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Creator

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I am a very reliable, compassionate, positive, hard working, caring and loving person I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide (HHA) and First Aide trained, (CPR) I have been care giving for the last 7yrs at the Nursing homes, Assisted living, and at home care My vast experience has enabled me to work with...
Asiimwe can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jessica M.


Waltham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated with a BA in Special Education from Boston University, and hold a masters degree from UMass Boston and a teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work at Perkins School for the Blind as a teacher for deafblind students. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities...
5.0
"Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator."

Chris R.

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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Doreen G.


Waltham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a professional caregiver with experience of 15 years working with seniors and people with disabilities and those that have a lot of needs especially those that have dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, Parkinson's disease, and kids with autism. I also provide my clients with transportation especially when are going for...
5.0
"Doreen is a fantastic worker, she cares deeply about her work and is very passionate about the care she gives her clients. She has a special quality about her and as soon as you meet her you will adore her! She has a calming presence and a warm and friendly...

Kathleen M.

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Penelope N.


Dedham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior's Companion - Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Penelope and I live in Dedham. I have 12 years' experience working as a caregiver. I love taking care of people especially seniors. In the past I worked as a Greek school teacher. After my daughters grew up, I found a job as a caregiver, and I loved it. Thereafter, I continued working, caring for the elderly. I am...
Penelope can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
5.0
"While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our...

Nicholas M.

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Cynthia B.


Arlington, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Senior Caregiver / Caregiver Coach

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience. I went to Wellesley College and Harvard Grad School. I have a background in medicine. I am warm, open hearted and take pleasure working with seniors. I ensure the highest client safety and well-being. I have glowing references. Experience in day and night care. Have assisted clients with...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were. Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and...

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...

Michael T.

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Domenica M.


Waltham, MA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."

Marc H.

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Namande N.


Woburn, MA

$26/hr4 yrs exp

A Compassionate Friend

My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I am driven by the passion to care for others...
Namande can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She was my surpervisor in a group home and she a good team player how showed a lot of compassion and was ever on time"

Care member

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."

Diana O.

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Claire K.


Woburn, MA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Happy Yo Work With Elderly

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile. Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Claire is a real godsend! My mother who was in her mid 90s in assisted living, needed extra care. Claire provided all of her needs including getting her washed and dressed in the morning, helping her with her medications, assisting with food and drink, and getting...

Eric W.

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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE COVERAGE !! Holidays/Family Occasions. Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel. I accompany minors traveling alone. I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Leonie has been an exceptional caregiver, showing incredible compassion, patience, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond in her care, always bringing kindness and positivity. Highly recommended!"

Care member

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Destiny B.


Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available With Potential To Become Full Time Based On The Schedule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my 24 years on this earth, I've done a lot of work with children from daycare to personal care aide work with disabled people to people with sicknesses in hospitals. I have experience with medication and putting seniors on a schedule so when I work with them, it s a normal routine and we can always add in extra activities or...
Destiny can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Cambridge, MA

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator.

- Chris R.

Lauren P.

5.0

Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.

- Natalie D.

Doreen G.

5.0

Doreen is a fantastic worker, she cares deeply about her work and is very passionate about the care she gives her clients. She has a special quality about her and as soon as you meet her you will adore her! She has a calming presence and a warm and friendly smile. She is punctual, reliable, and...

- Kathleen M.

Penelope N.

5.0

While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our parents, and had a very thoughtful and...

- Nicholas M.

Cynthia B.

5.0

Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were. Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and extremely tuned in to all safety...

- Care member

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